16 Dec Gynecologic Health

Case studies provide the opportunity to simulate realistic scenarios involving patients presenting with various health problems or symptoms. Such case studies enable nurse learners to apply concepts, lessons, and critical thinking to interviewing, screening, diagnostic approaches, as well as the development of treatment plans.

For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze a case study scenario to obtain information related to a comprehensive well-woman exam and determine differential diagnoses, diagnostics, and develop treatment and management plans.

Resources

· Schuiling, K. D., & Likis, F. E. (2022). Gynecologic health care (4th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning.

· Chapter 10, “Women’s Health After Bariatric Surgery” (pp. 165 – 171)

· Curry, S. J., & U.S. Prevent Services Task Force. (2018). Screening for intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults US preventive services task force final recommendation statementLinks to an external site. . JAMA, 320(16), 1678–1687. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2018.14741

· Fanslow, J., Wise, M. R., & Marriott, J. (2019). Intimate partner violence and women’s reproductive healthLinks to an external site. . Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine, 29(12), 342–350. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogrm.2019.09.003

· Lockwood, C. J. (2019). Key points for today’s ‘well-woman’ exam: A guide for ob/gynsLinks to an external site. . Contemporary OB/GYN, 64(1), 23–29. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=134229869&site=ehost-live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200

· Document: Week 3 Case Studies Download Week 3 Case Studies(PDF)

· Document: Week 3 Case Study Template Download Week 3 Case Study Template(Word document)

Clinical Guideline Resources

· American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)Links to an external site. . (2020). https://www.acog.org/

· American Nurses Association (ANA)Links to an external site. . (n.d.). https://www.nursingworld.org/

· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC)Links to an external site. . (n.d.). https://www.cdc.gov/

· HealthyPeople 2030. (2020). Healthy People 2030 Framework Links to an external site. . https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/About-Healthy-People/Development-Healthy-People-2030/Framework

· The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)Links to an external site. . What’s happening at your association. (2020). https://www.aanp.org/

Required Media

· Gynecologic Health – Comprehensive Well-Woman Exam Dr. Phyllis Morgan discusses the comprehensive well-woman exam and any pertinent information related to this topic (27 mins).

· SeattlePTC (2015). Examination of Vaginal Wet Preps [Video]Links to an external site. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dgeOPGx6YI&t=3s

· Note: This media program is approximately 15 minutes.

· Note: As you review this video, consider this as a basic microscopy (yeast, BV).

Optional Resources

· Hatcher, R. A., Nelson, A. L., Trussell, J., Cwaik, C., Cason, P., Policar, M. S., Kowal, D. (2018). Contraceptive technology (21st ed.). PDR Network, LLC.

Note: In Weeks 1-10, these resources are optional for your review. In Week 11, you will be required to review each of the PowerPoint slides from the text Gynecologic Health Care (4th ed.).

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To prepare:

· Review the 4 case studies in this week’s Learning Resources. Select one of the cases to prepare your written assignment.

· Review the Learning Resources for this week and pay close attention to the media program related to the basic microscope skills. Also, consider re-reviewing the media programs found in Week 1 Learning Resources.

· Carefully review the clinical guideline resources.

Assignment:

· Use the Assignment Template from the Learning Resources to complete your assignment. The template must be filled out and incorporated into the body of your paper (not submitted separately), ensuring all required information is included.

· The assignment should be written in paragraph format, including a title page and a reference page, and must address all the criteria outlined in the rubric.